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After passing Senate Bill 3, Medical Marijuana Act (MMA), back in April, Pennsylvania lawmakers are now beginning to figure out what the financial regulations for this ground-breaking law will look like. With so many different streams of revenue to consider, officials are hoping to organize a system that benefits patients, as well as the state…

A Canadian medical marijuana patient has opened up his own business that strives to help locals with prescriptions get access to high-quality marijuana treatments for various illnesses. Ryan Murrey hopes to become a friendly middle-man in the medical cannabis space, providing information and expertise on different cannabis products for consumers. Easy access Murrey acts…

There are a lot of obstacles still in the way of true cannabis acceptance. One of the biggest frustrations in states that have legalized the plant for medical, and even recreational use, is that yes, you can still get fired for using it. The question for many is why? Shouldn’t legal mean legal? My…

William Burns, a 69-year-old from the UK, chose to take up gardening in order to beat the boredom of retirement. He wasn’t planting your typical tomatoes or squash, he was cultivating cannabis. However, this granddad’s cure for loneliness didn’t go as planned when the cops showed up at his door with a warrant in hand. Busted…

The underground online marketplace Silk Road has returned to the Internet – and now offers its buyers the option of purchasing cannabis, as well as a number of other illicit substances. Silk Road 3.0 Internet users first learned of the dark web-based site’s return in a Reddit thread. Then, the Tor-based website –the original…

As we strive to bring cannabis into public acceptance and mainstream appreciation, the plant is getting a makeover. Not just in its image, but in the ways people use it. From oils and capsules to patches and creams, it is quickly going to be as normal as lavender for relaxation, chamomile for sleep, guarana for energy, and…

Crohn’s Disease and Colitis are painful, chronic conditions that can ruin someone’s quality of life, even when they aren’t acting up. When they are, these conditions can leave one writhing in pain, unable to function. Treatments for these conditions have been limited until recently, as they have now been included in some states as qualifying…

A new set of regulations under consideration by the Oakland City Council seeks to provide greater opportunity and assistance to minority residents looking to establish their own cannabis businesses. The Proposal Oakland’s City Council approved the changes –put forward by Councilwoman Desley Brooks– that reserve half of all new permits to sell medical cannabis…

Navigating the world of pediatric cannabis treatments can be difficult. With little regulation, thousands of unfamiliar strains and products, and loads of contradictory advice, it’s easy to become frustrated and confused. This segment of our Children and Marijuana series seeks to help you steer the cannabis conversation in the right direction. These tips are…

The Berkeley City Council on Tuesday unanimously awarded Berkeley resident Sue Taylor with a cannabis shop permit, putting Taylor on course to be the first black senior citizen in the country to operate such a business. Lack of Industry Diversity Taylor –a grandmother and former Catholic school principal– beat out six other dispensaries and three other…

Colorado patients have met with another success, as school districts will soon be forced to allow students access to cannabis medication on school property. One district doesn’t need to be forced, however. District 49 of El Paso County has gone above and beyond, with a measure unanimously supporting the rights of children and their parents.…

How can those dying of cancer be denied a medicine that could not only ease their suffering but potentially save their lives? Patients in the UK are fighting for their right to choose. And slowly, MP’s are starting to agree with them. Sheila O’Brien O’Brien, 50, lives in Portslade. She was initially diagnosed with breast…